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Over the last 24 months the median price was $700 including buyer’s premium (middle half $330–$1,905, n=41). The auction record is $44,324 for Large Prototype Dish (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Timo Sarpaneva value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}